Gender Diversity Service

Who we are

The Gender Diversity Service (GDS) is a specialist outpatient service for the assessment and care of children and adolescents experiencing gender diversity issues.

Conditions we manage

Any child or young person up to the age of 18, who lives in Western Australia, can be referred to the GDS for consultation about concerns regarding their gender identity, gender non-conforming behaviour or gender dysphoria. Gender dysphoria refers to the distress that a person may experience when their gender identity does not align with the sex assigned to them at birth.

Services we provide

The GDS team is a multidisciplinary group of professionals including a clinical nurse specialist, consultant psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, consultant endocrinologist, consultant gynaecologist, research assistant and speech therapist.
The GDS provides support to children and young people, and their families, seeking:

Information about gender identity in childhood and adolescence

Guidance and support

Consultation and assessment

Assessment and approval for medical intervention for the gender-affirming treatment of teenagers, where appropriate.